College is tough. They don't just give those diplomas away. Along the way to your degree, you have to attend classes and study. You may even have to pass calculus or organic chemistry.

What you shouldn't have to deal with is sexual harassment. Any type of harassment can be psychologically and emotionally difficult, but if you're facing harassment from your roommate or the person you've been assigned to share a tiny dorm room with, that can be a special kind of hell.

You don't have to deal with it alone. There are ways to deal with these kinds of situations, but you should know that the Lento Law Firm is here and ready to stand beside you every step of the way.

To find out more, call us today at 888-535-3686 or use our automated online form.

You Have Rights

Your university has a lot of power over you. Faculty and administrators have the authority to assign papers, to require you to attend class, to insist you live on campus, and—yes—to assign you a roommate. In most cases, that works out. Learning to live with someone you don't know is a time-honored tradition for college students. When it doesn't work out, though, you need to remember: You have rights, too, and you should never be afraid to exercise them when you need to.

Your school has a responsibility to look out for your welfare. Most schools take that responsibility seriously. These days, schools are only one allegation from finding themselves the subject of a CNN news story. But beyond the risk to a school's reputation, you're also protected by federal law.

Title IX, originally passed in 1972, protects all members of your campus community from sexual discrimination and harassment. Your school isn't encouraged to protect your rights. If it fails to do so, it can lose its federal funding. Millions of dollars are at stake.

Further, Title IX outlines exactly what should happen any time a student reports sexual harassment. You're entitled to services like medical care and counseling. You should expect your school to remove you from the dangerous environment immediately, and in many cases, they'll institute no-contact orders to further protect you. Federal guidelines dictate that your school should investigate any credible complaint, and investigations typically lead to hearings. Ultimately, harassment can be grounds for dismissal.

Your role in this situation is to report this harassment immediately. None of these things can happen if you don't take action to protect yourself. Your school's harassment policy should be readily available online. There are designated personnel you can report to, including the Title IX Coordinator, but any faculty or administrator is bound by law to help you get the services you need.

In the meantime, take whatever means you must to remove yourself from the situation. It's important you keep yourself safe. Leaving will also help prevent you from taking action into your own hands. Anything you do to retaliate can make the situation worse.

Most importantly, though, get legal representation. The attorneys at the Lento Law Firm are here to help. We're on your side, and we'll do whatever it takes to protect you.

Trust the Lento Law Firm

The Lento Law Firm's Student Defense Team is dedicated to helping students. We can help you deal with a difficult situation. We know how to put pressure on schools if that's necessary. And, if it's called for, we can file suit in court to make sure you're safe and that you get every right you deserve.

Harassment is serious. Don't try to handle it alone. Contact the Lento Law Firm today and find out how we can help. Call 888-535-3686 or use the automated online form.